Director, Indigenous & Northern Health Leadership

Spirit Omega Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Omega Inc. seeks a Director, Northern & Indigenous Health to lead a portfolio focused on improving health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.

You will build trusted relationships with governments, Indigenous organizations and health leaders to co-design solutions that advance cultural safety and reconciliation. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, program development, and budget oversight, while guiding education initiatives and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Indigenous health, health sciences, health policy, health administration or related field.
• Seven+ years of senior-level experience, including at least five years in a leadership/management role.
• Substantive experience in Indigenous health, health services and/or health policy.
• Experience building partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis governments and organizations.
• Experience working with northern, rural and/or remote populations.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous health, cultural safety and Truth and Reconciliation principles.
• Experience facilitating adult learning in cultural safety and cultural competency.
• Strong strategic, communication and project management skills.
• Advanced English (C level); French and English bilingualism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Northern and Indigenous Health portfolio.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with Indigenous governments, organizations and communities.
• Drive health system improvement in Indigenous and northern health, safety, and quality of care.
• Champion truth and reconciliation and advance organizational learning.
• Oversee the development and delivery of educational programs and resources.
• Lead program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
• Identify opportunities, advise senior leadership and shape portfolio direction.
• Inspire and develop a high‑performing team; manage budgets, resources and operations.

Skills

Indigenous health

Partnership building

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy & governance

Public health

Communication

Project management

Cross-cultural fluency

Education

Master's degree in Indigenous health

Job description

Spirit Omega Inc. seeks a Director, Northern & Indigenous Health to lead a portfolio focused on improving health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.

You will build trusted relationships with governments, Indigenous organizations and health leaders to co-design solutions that advance cultural safety and reconciliation. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, program development, and budget oversight, while guiding education initiatives and